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Duo-Gard’s new Parkland Series bike racks provide customers with greater savings over a longer life. The series includes the Small rack, Oval rack, P rack, Lock rack, Poolside rack, and Sector rack. These racks are constructed from 316L stainless steel, which ensures longevity with little maintenance, protecting against weathering, vandalism and other elements outdoor bicycle…

The Razor and the Shed are the two newest additions to Duo-Gard’s extensive selection of bike shelters. As biking becomes a growing means of transportation, Duo-Gard’s new shelters address the problem of space. These shelters offer a modular design which allows them to fit into tight spaces without breaking the budget. “We often see requirements for…

A hint of antiquity with contemporary flair, akin to the nearby Sun Valley resort town it serves, is the way designer Matt Dubbe describes the new terminal entrance to the Friedman Memorial Airport renovation in Hailey, Idaho. The renovation and expansion by Mead & Hunt in Minneapolis has taken the rural airport that opened in…

Just as biking has evolved from a pleasant pastime to an integral part of America’s alternative transportation scene, the bike shelter has evolved from functional metal tubes to aesthetic, street-smart art in cities across the country. Consider Charlotte, North Carolina, where a new 9.3 mile light rail extension line opened on March 16, complemented by…

Several groups came together in a short time to bring art and sustainability to a Bloomfield bike depot. The Bloomfield Parking Authority unveiled a mural at the recently installed facility on the ground floor of the Glenwood Avenue Parking Garage. VELO Bloomfield, a cycling advocacy group based in the Halcyon Park neighborhood, helped connect artist…

You’ve provided the best accommodation for your biking community. Enclosed bike shelters, interior or exterior. Upgraded security, lighting, lockers and more. Accessible locations. What more could your bikers want?  Easy Bike Repairs They want the best in maintenance equipment to keep their machines – plain or fancy – in top wheeling condition. That means Bike…

Duo-Gard Industries has been awarded a U.S. patent for its Sleekline Translucent Monolithic Canopy System. Introduced in mid-2015, the Sleekline system provides architectural advantages in high performance plus design flexibility and exceptional affordability for a wide range of applications. “Sleekline installations around the country prove its acceptance from the design community, and the awarding of…

When the collaboration of Duo-Gard and 3form that produced our new Fusion system was announced last Fall, we were thrilled at the reception it received from architects and designers. Now we’re proud to tell you Fusion has received a Record Products 2017 Award from  Architectural Record magazine. Included in the December 2017 issue, this award…

Bus rapid transit is spreading across the country. Residents of the progressive Minneapolis-St. Paul area welcomed an expansion of theirs in June 2016 when Metro Transit opened the A Line BRT, the region’s first of a dozen planned arterial BRT lines serving core arterial streets. Residents hopped on board A Line immediately, raising ridership by…

How did a major East Coast university save 20% on two custom bus shelters for its largest turn-around? By reaping the benefits of value-engineered options by Duo-Gard. “Initially, the project was significantly over budget. Duo-Gard’s VE options maintained the structures’ aesthetic, yet saved the required amount of money to allow the project to move forward…